Acon On Call Plus User manual

Self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an integral part of diabetes care, but

the high cost of testing can make this impossible. At ACON, our goal is to provide

high quality glucose monitoring at a price that allows you to test as often as

necessary. Together, we can better manage your diabetes and help you live a

longer and healthier life.

Welcome, and thank you for choosing the On Call® Plus Blood Glucose

Monitoring System. The On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System will give

you accurate blood glucose results in just a few simple steps.

To ensure accurate results from your On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring

System, please follow these guidelines:

 Read instructions before use.

 Use the code chip that accompanies each box of test strips.

 Use only On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Test Strips with the On Call® Plus Blood

Glucose Meter.

 For in vitro diagnostic use only. Your blood glucose monitoring system is to be

used only outside the body for testing purposes.

 For self testing and professional use.

 Test only whole blood samples with the On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Test

Strips and Meter.

 For self-testers, consult your physician or diabetes healthcare professional

before making any adjustments to your medication, diet or activity routines.

 Keep out of reach of children.

 For help with any additional questions or issues, please contact Customer

Support at 1-800-838-9502.

By following the instructions outlined in this User's Manual, you will be able to use

your On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System to monitor your blood

glucose and better manage your diabetes.

Table of Contents

Getting Started………………………………………………………………………… 1

Component Descriptions………………………………………………………

On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Meter…………………………………………. 3

Meter Display…………………………………………………………………… 4

On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Test Strips………………………….………… 5

On Call® Plus Glucose Control Solution…………………………….………. 8

Installing the Battery…………………………………………………………………. 10

Meter Setup Before Testing…………………………………………………………

Step 1 – Coding the Meter…………………………………………………….

Step 2 – Adjusting the Meter Settings………………………………………

…

Performing a Quality Control Test…………………………………………………

Testing Your Blood…………………………………………………………………… 17

Step 1 – Getting a Drop of Blood……………………………………………

…

Step 2 – Testing Blood Glucose……………………………………………… 22

"HI" and "LO" Messages………………………………………………………

…

Using the Meter Memory…………………………………………………………….. 26

Viewing Stored Records……………………………………………………….

Clearing the Memory…………………………………………………………

…

Transferring Records………………………………………………………………… 28

Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………

Replacing the Battery…………………………………………………………

…

Caring for Your On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System………

…

Suggested Testing Times and Target Goals……………………………………

…

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results……………………………………….. 31

Troubleshooting Guide………………………………………………………………

Specifications…………………………………………………………………………

…

Warranty………………………………………………………………………………

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Index……………………………………………………………………………………

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Getting Started

Before testing, read the instructions carefully and learn about all the components of

your On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Depending on the On Call®

Plus product you purchase, some of the components may need to be purchased

separately. Please check the list of contents on the outer box for details on which

components are included with your purchase.

Lancing Device

Sterile Lancet

Test Strips

Code Chip

Clear Cap

Control Solution

Carrying Case

Blood Glucose Meter

Component Descriptions

1. Blood Glucose Meter: Reads the test strips and displays the blood glucose

concentration.

2. Test Strips: Strips with a chemical reagent system used with the meter to

measure glucose concentration in blood.

3. Code Chip: Automatically calibrates the meter with the code number when

inserted into the meter.

4. Lancing Device: Used with sterile lancets to prick the fingertip, palm (at the

base of the thumb) or forearm for blood sample collection. The packaged

lancing device has multiple depth settings, allowing users to adjust the depth of

the puncture and minimize discomfort.

5. Clear Cap: Used with the lancing device and sterile lancet to draw a blood

sample from the forearm and palm.

6. Sterile Lancets: Used with the lancing device to draw a blood sample. Sterile

lancets are inserted into the lancing device with each blood draw and

discarded after use.

7. Control Solution: Verifies the proper operation of the blood glucose monitoring

system by checking the test strips and meter against a pre-calibrated control

solution. Control Solution 1 is all you need most of the time. If you want to do

additional levels of tests, Control Solution 2 is available. Control 1 and 2 are

available in the On Call® Plus Control Solution package which is sold

separately.

8. Carrying Case: Provides portability for blood glucose testing wherever you go.

9. User's Manual: Provides detailed instructions on using the blood glucose

monitoring system.

10. Quick Reference Guide: Provides a brief overview of the blood glucose

monitoring system and testing procedures. This small guide can be kept in your

carrying case.

11. Logbook: Allows users to record their blood glucose data and get a better

picture of their broader trends.

12. Warranty Card: Should be completed and returned to the distributor to qualify

for the 5-year meter warranty.

On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Meter

The meter reads the test strips and displays the blood glucose concentration. Use

this diagram to become familiar with all the parts of your meter.

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Shows your test results, and helps you through the

testing process.

M Button: Recalls previous test results from the meter memory and performs

other menu selection functions.

S Button: Selects meter settings and performs other menu selection functions.

Strip Port: Test strips are inserted into this area to perform a test.

Battery Carrier: The battery carrier is located on the back of the meter.

Code Chip Slot: Insert the code chip here.

Code Chip: For coding the meter. A new code chip comes with every box of test

strips.

Data Port: Sends information to a computer via an optional data transfer cable.

Allows you to view, analyze and print stored data in the meter. The data transfer

cable is available for order as an optional add-on.

Strip Port

Battery Carrier

Code Chip

Liquid Crystal

Display (LCD)

Code Chip Slot

M Button S Button

Data Port

Meter Display

Pound Sign (#)

ppea

s with the control solution test

result or when you mark an invalid

result to prevent it from being

included in the averages.

Control Solution Symbol

Indicates a control test result. A

pound sign (#) will also be

displayed when control solution

symbol appears.

Month Da

Hou

Minute

Test Strip and Blood

Drop Symbols

These two symbols

appear at the same

time to tell you when to

apply the sample.

Battery Symbol

Warns when you

should replace the

battery.

Test Result Area

Indicates the code

number and the test

result.

MEM

Shows a test result

stored in memor

CODE

ppears with the

code number of the

test strips.

Measurement Unit

Only one unit will be

displayed on your meter and

cannot be ad

usted.

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